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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 255 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 255 and 174.64 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 255 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/255 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 255 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 44,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533.20/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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